mauiboy

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1. Interesting article about "diploma mills"

   mauiboy replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Immigration

   very well said, retsimnaeb.

2. Interesting article about "diploma mills"

   mauiboy replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Immigration

   Thanks for the links... Very scary stories!

3. Interesting article about "diploma mills"

   mauiboy replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Immigration

   Thats true.... Very scary indeed!

4. Interesting article about "diploma mills"

   mauiboy replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Immigration

   And your point is? I know what you're trying to imply by posting this link. You're really stirring the hornet's nest, aren't you?

5. A Foreign Grad Nurse in a Foreign Land

   mauiboy replied to tennessean777's topic in International

   Bring it on, then. At least on my part, I've already got a nursing license to lose while you haven't even got one yet. :) :) :) Try to finish your studies first.

6. A Foreign Grad Nurse in a Foreign Land

   mauiboy replied to tennessean777's topic in International

   I'm very sorry to hear that after all the studying you've done and living close to the French, you still consider yourself not proficient . My two cents advise is... "practice makes perfect":smokin:

7. A Foreign Grad Nurse in a Foreign Land

   mauiboy replied to tennessean777's topic in International

   Before we agree to disagree...let me just provide the people in these thread who are fortunate enough of not needing take the IELTS to prove how "fluent" they are, what the IELTS or TOEFL really is. Bear also in mind that IENs are required to take th...

8. A Foreign Grad Nurse in a Foreign Land

   mauiboy replied to tennessean777's topic in International

   Then what you are saying is....the very standard that the US gov't is asking from IEN is not good enough? Let's go on a little experiment here if you don't mind. What if you take these exams yourself ( i'll be all too happy to refund you the costs ) ...

9. A Foreign Grad Nurse in a Foreign Land

   mauiboy replied to tennessean777's topic in International

   Passing the IELTS together with passing the NCLEX is a requirement set by the US gov't for a IEN to be able to practice in the US. If they passed that, then it means they are competent enough to meet the standards set by the government. Fluency is...

10. Questions about H1B visa?

    mauiboy replied to Yorkielover's topic in International

    9 mos. volunteer work experience definitely doesn't meet the requirements for a H1B to be granted. You should have at least 2 years experience in a specialized area. Some agencies just keep on filing these applications taking advantage of the fact ...

11. A Foreign Grad Nurse in a Foreign Land

    mauiboy replied to tennessean777's topic in International

    Don't you know that these Filipino nurses you're talking about has to pass the IELTS or TOEFL before they can practice in the U.S.? The mere fact that they passed these exams are proof enough that they are competent in the english language. Fortunat...

12. LPN?

    mauiboy replied to Ikang_714's topic in International

    The unhapiness boils down to the fact that they have high expectations for these IEN's. I don't understand how can we expect someone coming from a different background and culture to start working on the floors immediately with minimal supervision an...

13. LPN?

    mauiboy replied to Ikang_714's topic in International

    ^^^^ can you kindly provide a link to substantiate such claim? thanks

14. I am from... to help...

    mauiboy replied to jeanejolie's topic in International

    what she is trying to say is....she is asking your help with regards to relocating to whichever country that has demand for nurses....plain and simple. now, if you can't help her with that, then it may be best just to not reply rather than imply that...

15. H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    mauiboy replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration

    congrats and good luck..... i'm also seriously weighing the pros and cons of going via the H1B route now that there seem to be no end in sight for retrogression. hope things will work out for you. all the best!!